This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even the most organized, responsible, and amiable board needs to document its activities, internal rules, and processes. Some of the documentation is legally required while some is simply helpful to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To remain financially viable and meet its purposes, an organization must have adequate financial resources. Although the board can and should expect much of the chief executive and management on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. BoardSource members-only resource Ensuring that the board has the “right” members is one of the board’s most important responsibilities. Unfortunately, many boards approach recruitment as a task to complete only…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A nonprofit’s mission statement communicates the purpose of the organization; it describes the social sector need that is being met and what the organization is doing to meet that need. A…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What’s Acceptable, What’s Not? You Ask, We Answer Anyone new to working at a nonprofit may find themselves wondering what his or her role is in relationship to the board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The nonprofit boards best equipped to lead their organizations are self-aware, function in constructive partnership with their chief executives, and are committed to continually improving their performance. Boards can improve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How can you tell if your fundraising practices are effective? For many nonprofits, it’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer. A new tool created by BoardSource, the Association of Fundraising…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While strategic planning should be shaped to fit the needs of your organization and its board, there are still a few basic elements that all planning processes should address. Learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Good governance should be celebrated. It represents a significant achievement, one to recognize and reward. The gratification of contributing to a productive board that enables an organization to advance its…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Is there a sweet spot when it comes to board size? Yes, there very likely is, but it differs for each board. One size does not fit all. The board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The number one responsibility of any board—for-profit or nonprofit—is management of the senior executive. Dozens of governance books drive this point home. Yet, when we talk with nonprofit leaders, it’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Helping you answer that question is the goal of this guide. We’ll help guide you through the process some call due-diligence: learning enough about the results, leadership, financials, and operations…